Senate steps down Nigeria coast guard bill report over possible clash with navy
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate on Wednesday stepped down the consideration of a report on a bill seeking to establish the Nigeria Coast Guard, citing concerns over possible duplication of roles and conflict with the Nigerian Navy and other existing security agencies. The report on the Nigeria Coast Guard (Establishment) Bill, 2026 (SB. […]
Why I left my acting career and relocated abroad — Bukky Wright
Veteran Nollywood actress Bukky Wright has revealed that she stepped away from acting and relocated abroad to prioritise raising her children, saying she has no regrets about the decision.
France records over 5,700 excess deaths in June heatwave
France recorded 5,764 more deaths than usual during a record-breaking heatwave last month, health authorities said on Wednesday, describing the excess mortality among people aged 15 and older as “unprecedented”.
MOUAU VC orders refund of NELFUND fees to eligible students
By Steve Oko The Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Prof. Ursula Ngozi Akanwa, has directed the immediate refund of school fees paid by students who later benefited from the Federal Government’s Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme. Prof. Akanwa gave the directive during the inauguration and swearing-in ceremony of the newly […]
Video: ‘My only regret’ – Nigerian woman in Canada opens up after trip back home
A Nigerian woman identified as Bola who relocated to Canada while her husband and children remained in Nigeria has shared the one thing she regrets about her migration journey.
Nigeria, Germany pledge stronger trade, energy, security cooperation
By Favour Ulebor, Abuja Nigeria and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations, with both countries pledging stronger cooperation in trade, investment, energy, security, education and other strategic areas. The commitment was made on Wednesday in Abuja during a bilateral meeting between Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and the German […]
